Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16788 |
| Brand Name: | Synthes Synream Guide Wire, 3.2mmm length 400mm |
| Model: | Part Number 357.399 |
| Affected: | Impacted Lots- 7569386; 7584396 and 7594057 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Synthes New Zealand Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 657 734 |
| Manufacturer: | Synthes GmbH |
| Issue: | The Guide Wire Ø 3.2 mm, length 400 mm was mislabeled with an incorrect raw material. The label incorrectly declares Molybdenum instead of Wolfram and Nickel as alloyed elements. The correct labelling is "CoCrWNi Alloy" |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 4/6/2014 |
